Originally Posted by BinaryDad:
“I'm pretty certain that Rosberg did it on purpose. The car looked too all intents and purposes, very stable under braking. He started sawing at the wheel until get got a lock up. If the car was really unstable at the rear, the front lock up would have caused the car to spin, not just to understeer.”
Since we can only guess at what Rosberg was thinking, its best we agree to disagree. Rosberg is the only one that can say if he did it on purpose or not.
Originally Posted by BinaryDad:
“Jeez. When he was at McLaren he was criticised for not questioning the teams decisions and now he's being criticised for questioning them? The guy just can't win. I'm just curious...how SHOULD he have questioned the decision? By getting out of the car, running over and having a quick chat? Via the medium of interpretative dance perhaps? The radio is there for him to COMMUNICATE and ask questions as well as being relayed information.
I have no problems with Hamilton's behaviour. To be honest, given that even after looking at the data he was even more sure that Rosberg has fluffed that corner on purpose, I thought he was very restrained. I'd be pretty pissed if I felt that my chance of winning has been taken away in such a manner.
If Hamilton could do one thing better, is to not feel that he has to answer every question thrown at him.”
Only the most ardent of fans will say that Hamiltons behaviour at Monaco was ok. He behaved like a petulant child. It was a very poor display by him. Especially since he looks a bit of an idiot when he comes back this week and contradicts what he said last week.
His radio messages regarding the pitstop, were not great. There was better ways he could have said what he said.
Originally Posted by Fudd:
“Nice between Vettel and Riccardo. I thought Vettel might be a bit angry about the pit strategy.”
Vettel did seem pleased for Ricciardo. That was good to see. Hamilton should take note.
Originally Posted by Mystical123:
“That's ridiculous!”
Hmm, the stewards who have all the data, multiple cameras angles, car telemetary got it wrong, whilst some bloke watching the coverage on sky/bbc gets it right?

I think I will go with the stewards. For the seriousness of the accident, 5 place grid penalty does seem lenient.
Rosberg drove a superb race, I think he would have taken 2nd place when they were having problems. Great to see Ricciardo win his first race. Vettel has a team mate that can push him hard. A lot of people were saying he wasnt good enough, and they got him so Vettel could have an easy ride. They have certainly been proven wrong.
My sky box messed up the recording, so only got to watch the last 35 laps or so. However the last laps did make for an interesting race. Not sure if they first half was as interesting.
With Hamilon DNFing, it does make for an interesting DC battle. If Rosberg maintains his lead with only a few races to go. I can see Hamilton taking more and more risks. Which for viewers will be great, not so much for Rosberg, Hamilton and Merc. These two will come together on the track this year. Toto has said, that if that does happen team orders will be enforced.
For those that have sky, Brundle did a very good interview with Rosberg, who was very open about Monaco and his relationship with Hamilton. A very mature iinterview, and you can see he is far ahead of Hamilton when it comes to mind games, interviews etc. Must have something to do with being brought up in Monaco and not some council estate.